The United States Hockey League, is an incredible league to say the least. It is the US Premier Junior league, being the only Tier 1 Junior A league in the country with 17 team nation wide and 212 USHL Alumni currently playing in the NHL. Stepping on the ice for a USHL team is an extraordinary opportunity, one that 5 rampage alumni are currently very grateful for. Garrett Metcalf, Bo Hanson, Jack Suter, AJ Vanderbeck, and Luke Millenhave all been graced with the opportunity this year, and through their tenacious work ethic and competitive mentalities, their futures are bright.

Garrett Metcalf is a 6'3" 190lb goaltender in his second season with the Madison Captiols. In March of 2015, Garrett committed to the University of Massachusetts Lowell (NCAA, D1, Hockey East). And in the 2015 NHL Draft, Garrett was picked in the 6th round (#179 Overall) by the Anaheim Ducks. Garrett currently has a .905 Save % in 21 games with Madison. 

Bo Hanson is a 6'2" 200lb D man in his second season with the Muskegon Lumberjacks. Bo is a shutdown D who plays quality minutes and recently skated in the USHL/NHL Prospect game on January 12th, 2016. Bo is currently currently a C rated skater on the NHL Central Scouting Report looking forward to this year's NHL Draft.

Jack Suter is a 6' 190lb Forward in his second season with the Sioux Falls Stampede. Jack is a former USHL Clark Cup Champion (2014-2015) bolstering an impressive 21 points in 32 games this season. In February of 2015, Jack committed to the Air Force Academy (NCAA, D1 Atlantic Hockey).

AJ Vanderbeck is in his first season with the Sioux Falls Stampede. After an Award Winning U16 season, AJ committed to Colorado College as a 16 year old. He was also drafted by the Des Moines Buccaneers in 2014, before he played in the NAHL for a season with the Lone Star Brahmas. This Season he is fired up and playing strong in the USHL with 10 points in 28 games.

Luke Millen is in his first season of U18 AAA with the Colorado Rampage, and has been called up to play Junior A for the second time this season, the first was with the Madison Capitols of the USHL where he saw prime time minutes and turned heads with his strong skating and dazzling puck skills. Luke was drafted by the Madison Capitols during the summer of 2015. With 14 points in 25 games for the U18 Rampage, Luke is doing the right things to succeed.

The future is bright for all 5 of these Rampage Alumni. Each one of them possessing an unbreakable will and steadfast determination to drive themselves further into the hockey world. While each of them has different talents that set them apart, they all share a common mentality and work ethic that is only seen in the most elite of athletes. Big things are in turn for these 5 Alumni, following in the footsteps of the many successful Rampage before them.

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By Riese Niehaus